How far is Needham, IN from Saint Joseph, IN?

The driving distance from Needham, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.15 mi
01h 30m
Flight
78.56 mi
126.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.56 mi
Kilometers
126.43 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.15 mi
Kilometers
141.86 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Sun, May 3, 3:08 AM EDT
Return by in Needham
Sun, May 3, 4:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Needham
2026-05-03T01:38
Arrive Saint Joseph
Sun, May 3, 3:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Needham
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Seymour
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Needham
43.8 mi
00h 45m
To Saint Joseph
44.4 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph WSW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Needham and Saint Joseph.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Needham and Saint Joseph.

  1. 1

    Start on East 350 N

    13 m · 3 sec · East 350 N

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 700 E

    2.6 mi · 6 min · North 700 E

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 100 North

    96 m · 11 sec · East 100 North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 700 East

    813 ft · 23 sec · North 700 East

  5. 5

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 65 South: Louisville

    1732 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    73.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Memphis Road

    1128 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road 60

    925 ft · 26 sec · State Road 60

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Road 111

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Needham and Saint Joseph.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
73.7 mi · 84%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 3%
North 700 E
2.56 mi · 3%
State Road 111
1.83 mi · 2%
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
0.69 mi · 1%
Memphis Road
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

73.3 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
78.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seymour
00h 45m from Needham
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Needham and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Saint Joseph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Needham to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km) and usually takes 01h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.8 miles from Needham and 44.4 miles from Saint Joseph.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.73 one way or $23.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Needham and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near Seymour

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Seymour, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seymour.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

79 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

92 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

100 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

118 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Needham and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 78.56 mi (126.43 km).

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#1 Needham

Unincorporated community in Johnson County, Indiana

Population7,221
Coordinates39.5300500, -85.9710900
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

Population76,995
Coordinates38.4000700, -85.8083000
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: East 350 N (-85.97109, 39.530053)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.11 gal
11.77 L · about $11.73
Round trip
$23.46
6.22 gal · 23.54 L
Estimated CO2
27.6 kg one way
Round trip: 55.3 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.73 $23.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.23 $26.45
Premium $4.65 $14.47 $28.95
Diesel $5.30 $16.50 $32.99

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Needham and Saint Joseph. The current time is 01:38:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.